Johnny Depp’s Appearance On Graham Norton Has Left People Furious

Johnny Depp’s Appearance On Graham Norton Has Left People Furious

Johnny Depp appeared on the sofa on last night’s The Graham Norton Show and caused quite the furore on social media.

Advertising his latest film, Agatha Christie drama Murder On The Orient Express, Depp appeared on the chat show alongside his co-stars Judi Dench, Kenneth Branagh and Josh Gad.

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People weren't angry about anything in particular Depp said on the show, it was more his appearance alone which left many taking to social media to complain.

In the current climate, as more and more victims of abuse are coming out with their stories about Hollywood, Depp's appearance felt both inappropriate and disturbing.

Viewers felt there were double standards at play and his appearance could be distressing for others.

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Last year, the actor's ex-wife, actress Amber Heard, was granted a restraining order against Depp after stating in her court declaration, 'during the entirety of [their] relationship, Johnny has been verbally and physically abusive to [her]'.

Heard claimed the last violent incident took place on May 21, only two days before she filed for divorce and provided the court with two witness accounts and photographs of her battered face as evidence.

Depp denied the claims and instead his lawyers said Heard was attempting 'to secure a premature financial resolution by alleging abuse'.

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In the end a settlement was reached on August 16 which saw Heard receive $7 million and dismiss the restraining order against Depp.

The two then released a joint statement which said their 'relationship was intensely passionate and at times volatile, but always bound by love.'

They also added 'neither party has made false accusations for financial gain' and 'there was never any intent of physical or emotional harm'.

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Because of Depp's history with domestic abuse allegations, many found his appearance on TheGraham Norton Show to be unsuitable, especially after the host called out Kevin Spacey in his opening monologue.